Broadband internet access has now reached Pembroke through CableVision's Broadband Link service.

Customers in Hamilton and the surrounding areas can now get high-speed data service using CableVision's high-capacity, fibre-based broadband network.

The service has gradually been working its way, parish by parish, from the East End and has now reached the middle of the Island. Trench work and cable laying will now continue into Paget during August as the service spreads out to the west.

CableVision is promoting the service as providing greater speed and a super-reliable connection that does not require a phone line and allows customers to keep their current e-mail addresses.

On-Island Internet Service Providers Transact, Logic and North Rock are offering full 2 MB service to take advantage of CableVision's Broadband Link service. Customers can choose which internet access speed they want on the package they purchase from their ISP.

The service is now available in St. George's, St. David's, Hamilton Parish, Smith's, Devonshire, and Pembroke. CableVision will make the service available in Paget some time in August.

Rollin Nathan, Sales Manager, Bermuda CableVision, said: "Users tell us that Broadband Link is the difference between driving down a back road and soaring down a super-highway.

"In addition, we are making it easier than ever for customers to get connected, and have streamlined the process and paperwork."

Customers pay for $35-per-month for CableVision Broadband Link, in addition to the internet package bought from an ISP.

The company claims installation can be performed within three business days of a request for service.

CableVision, Logic, North Rock and Transact take orders for the service.